With the tremendous growth shown on Chance The Rapper's glowing "Coloring Book" and his own recently released "Bucket List Project," it's only a matter of time before the masses cite Saba's name in the continued storyline of Chicago rap greatness.

EXCLUSIVE: The actor and rapper has had the reservation scene on lock for the past two decades without much notice. He spoke with DX about his successful indie grind, why Hip Hop lacks prominent Native artists, and the controversial North Dakota Access Pipeline.